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Bus Driver Salary in Texas (2026)
$21.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,928/year ($3,161/month) for a single filer
Bus Driver pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 37,550 Bus Driver jobs in Texas (occupation code 53-3051, “Bus Drivers, School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Bus Driver salary of $44,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $37,928 — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,159 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,403 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,928 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bus Driver make in Texas?
- The median Bus Driver salary in Texas is $44,490 per year ($21.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,330 and $49,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bus Driver in Texas?
- On the median salary of $44,490, a single filer in Texas takes home about $37,928 per year ($3,161 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.8%.
- How many Bus Driver jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 37,550 Bus Driver jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.